ARIZONA 25 mile grow rule illegal under State law Help end this wrong !

Wolfhound

Active Member
We can have AS MANY SITES & PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ! We simply cannot have one BUSINESS running this.
Sad to hear AZCS has anything to do with this issue from my point of view. Big Money calling sheep...
I will stop posting on this topic & go away until something positive comes about to help with.
 

Bill Hayes

Active Member
*PR LEAK*

a teaser***

Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program Heading Back To Federal Court




Today a 'motion for a preliminary injunction and memorandum of law in support thereof' was filed in the United States District Court for the district of Arizona which will send the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act back to Federal Court. The lawsuit, HAYES vs ARIZONA...

The Plaintiff is listed as Billy Hayes, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society, local medical marijuana advocate and also a well known medical marijuana cultivation consultant. The case itself is claiming a small portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) is unconstitutional, the section in question is being referred to as the “25 Mile Rule” and Hayes is looking to have it removed from the Law...

This lawsuit against the state is like nothing we have seen as of yet regarding the implementation of the AMMA, as it is a single patient challenging the State, regarding just a single section of the AMMA but don't be confused, this little section is enormous in nature. The portion of the law being challenged has been the source of much controversy since the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and Hayes has sat in the background watching and listening to it all."

"Early I mentioned Hayes and his appearance at the Gilbert P&Z meeting, he was there representing the patients that were already cultivating or had intentions of cultivating their own medical marijuana who were facing massive restrictions from the Town of Gilbert. I watched the meeting, several times, although it only took one time to see and hear the impact Hayes had on the Planning and Zoning Commission and their decision to scrap pretty much everything on the table regarding restrictions against patients. In fact he attended meetings all over Arizona, almost everyone of those meetings ended with a similar result, very little if any restrictions against patients wishing to cultivate.
I have also seen Hayes at meetings advocating for dispensaries as well, which to some may seem a bit odd considering he is filing a lawsuit that could deal quite a financial blow to dispensaries if he wins. Hayes was the acting CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society until recently when he resigned and designated the CFO the new acting CEO of the very company he founded. Arizona Cannabis Society (AZCS) has made public intentions of submitting multiple applications to operate dispensaries in Arizona, so why would the Founder and former CEO file a lawsuit that could potentially take away AZCS's and every other dispensary owners hand in the AZ mmj monopoly game? If you ask Hayes he'll tell you,
“Our Constitution and our Rights are being legislated and executive ordered away almost daily at this point, we need to stand up for people's rights regardless of how it effects us economically, we're all in this boat together and it's going to sink if we don't start plugging these holes being carved into our constitutional rights. "

**end teaser**

[FONT=georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif]When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that person is crazy. ~Dave Barry

stay tuned for the fireworks, be ready to share the links, push the movement forward [/FONT]by spreading the word once everything is official. Get your ducks in a row.







“I have a unique position in the industry as a cultivation consultant, I actually see what people are growing, how they're growing it and the benefits they get from cultivating cannabis. It goes farther than just the obvious financial benefits for patients that choose to grow their own cannabis, it goes a lot farther.”





“comes now, one Pro Se...and hereby moves the court to preliminary enjoin enforcement of Arizona Revised Statute 36-2804.02 (A)(3)(f) and preserve the status quo with respect to that portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act that allows for cultivation of Medical Marijuana...”
 

phxfire

New Member
*PR LEAK*

a teaser***

Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program Heading Back To Federal Court




Today a 'motion for a preliminary injunction and memorandum of law in support thereof' was filed in the United States District Court for the district of Arizona which will send the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act back to Federal Court. The lawsuit, HAYES vs ARIZONA...

The Plaintiff is listed as Billy Hayes, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society, local medical marijuana advocate and also a well known medical marijuana cultivation consultant. The case itself is claiming a small portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) is unconstitutional, the section in question is being referred to as the “25 Mile Rule” and Hayes is looking to have it removed from the Law...

This lawsuit against the state is like nothing we have seen as of yet regarding the implementation of the AMMA, as it is a single patient challenging the State, regarding just a single section of the AMMA but don't be confused, this little section is enormous in nature. The portion of the law being challenged has been the source of much controversy since the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and Hayes has sat in the background watching and listening to it all."

"Early I mentioned Hayes and his appearance at the Gilbert P&Z meeting, he was there representing the patients that were already cultivating or had intentions of cultivating their own medical marijuana who were facing massive restrictions from the Town of Gilbert. I watched the meeting, several times, although it only took one time to see and hear the impact Hayes had on the Planning and Zoning Commission and their decision to scrap pretty much everything on the table regarding restrictions against patients. In fact he attended meetings all over Arizona, almost everyone of those meetings ended with a similar result, very little if any restrictions against patients wishing to cultivate.
I have also seen Hayes at meetings advocating for dispensaries as well, which to some may seem a bit odd considering he is filing a lawsuit that could deal quite a financial blow to dispensaries if he wins. Hayes was the acting CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society until recently when he resigned and designated the CFO the new acting CEO of the very company he founded. Arizona Cannabis Society (AZCS) has made public intentions of submitting multiple applications to operate dispensaries in Arizona, so why would the Founder and former CEO file a lawsuit that could potentially take away AZCS's and every other dispensary owners hand in the AZ mmj monopoly game? If you ask Hayes he'll tell you,
“Our Constitution and our Rights are being legislated and executive ordered away almost daily at this point, we need to stand up for people's rights regardless of how it effects us economically, we're all in this boat together and it's going to sink if we don't start plugging these holes being carved into our constitutional rights. "

**end teaser**

When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that person is crazy. ~Dave Barry

stay tuned for the fireworks, be ready to share the links, push the movement forward
by spreading the word once everything is official. Get your ducks in a row.







“I have a unique position in the industry as a cultivation consultant, I actually see what people are growing, how they're growing it and the benefits they get from cultivating cannabis. It goes farther than just the obvious financial benefits for patients that choose to grow their own cannabis, it goes a lot farther.”





“comes now, one Pro Se...and hereby moves the court to preliminary enjoin enforcement of Arizona Revised Statute 36-2804.02 (A)(3)(f) and preserve the status quo with respect to that portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act that allows for cultivation of Medical Marijuana...”

Regardless if folks like you or not!! Get this handled my friend!!

We can all agree on the 25 mile rule being Unconstitutional!! Props!
 

irieie

Well-Known Member
*PR LEAK*

a teaser***

Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program Heading Back To Federal Court




Today a 'motion for a preliminary injunction and memorandum of law in support thereof' was filed in the United States District Court for the district of Arizona which will send the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act back to Federal Court. The lawsuit, HAYES vs ARIZONA...

The Plaintiff is listed as Billy Hayes, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society, local medical marijuana advocate and also a well known medical marijuana cultivation consultant. The case itself is claiming a small portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) is unconstitutional, the section in question is being referred to as the “25 Mile Rule” and Hayes is looking to have it removed from the Law...

This lawsuit against the state is like nothing we have seen as of yet regarding the implementation of the AMMA, as it is a single patient challenging the State, regarding just a single section of the AMMA but don't be confused, this little section is enormous in nature. The portion of the law being challenged has been the source of much controversy since the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and Hayes has sat in the background watching and listening to it all."

"Early I mentioned Hayes and his appearance at the Gilbert P&Z meeting, he was there representing the patients that were already cultivating or had intentions of cultivating their own medical marijuana who were facing massive restrictions from the Town of Gilbert. I watched the meeting, several times, although it only took one time to see and hear the impact Hayes had on the Planning and Zoning Commission and their decision to scrap pretty much everything on the table regarding restrictions against patients. In fact he attended meetings all over Arizona, almost everyone of those meetings ended with a similar result, very little if any restrictions against patients wishing to cultivate.
I have also seen Hayes at meetings advocating for dispensaries as well, which to some may seem a bit odd considering he is filing a lawsuit that could deal quite a financial blow to dispensaries if he wins. Hayes was the acting CEO of Arizona Cannabis Society until recently when he resigned and designated the CFO the new acting CEO of the very company he founded. Arizona Cannabis Society (AZCS) has made public intentions of submitting multiple applications to operate dispensaries in Arizona, so why would the Founder and former CEO file a lawsuit that could potentially take away AZCS's and every other dispensary owners hand in the AZ mmj monopoly game? If you ask Hayes he'll tell you,
“Our Constitution and our Rights are being legislated and executive ordered away almost daily at this point, we need to stand up for people's rights regardless of how it effects us economically, we're all in this boat together and it's going to sink if we don't start plugging these holes being carved into our constitutional rights. "

**end teaser**

When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that person is crazy. ~Dave Barry

stay tuned for the fireworks, be ready to share the links, push the movement forward
by spreading the word once everything is official. Get your ducks in a row.







“I have a unique position in the industry as a cultivation consultant, I actually see what people are growing, how they're growing it and the benefits they get from cultivating cannabis. It goes farther than just the obvious financial benefits for patients that choose to grow their own cannabis, it goes a lot farther.”





“comes now, one Pro Se...and hereby moves the court to preliminary enjoin enforcement of Arizona Revised Statute 36-2804.02 (A)(3)(f) and preserve the status quo with respect to that portion of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act that allows for cultivation of Medical Marijuana...”
:clap::clap::clap:BRAVO!!! Thank you very much for standing up for my rights and the rights of all patients and caregivers. :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
 

Redbird1223

Active Member
So what does this mean? Obviously they'll be served, but then what? It says "you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint" so will you guys get a court date and argue it out judge Judy style? Or can their answer be a letter that just says, to Bill Hayes......No. What do I look for next in order to follow this?
 

fatboyOGOF

Well-Known Member
C'MON ARIZONA ! HELP ARIZONA GROWERS TO STOP THE MONOPOLY ON MEDS.
The MPP Group has possibly came in here (& possibly other states) only to help get laws passed that will guarantee them a monopoly & not allow others access to cheaper meds. The Prop 203 measure was supposed to be about patients getting relief but it was illlegally (under AZ Constitution Art. 2 Sec 13) worded to stop the average person from growing their own meds UNLESS they live 25 miles from a dispensary, all other things being equal. Can you imagine being forced to buy from a dispensary ONLY because you fall on the other side of an imaginary line ? This is clearly illegal under our state law.
Please do all you can to help right this wrong done to the citizens of Arizona.

i donate to MPP and their response to why they went for the 25 mile rule and a few other things we don't like, was because after a lot of talking to people, they came to the conclusion that if the vote was to allow anybody with a card to grow, that it wouldn't have passed! they then noted that it passed by a few hundered votes. i believe them. i want the 25 mile rule removed but the gubment will put all of it's weight into denying this change! unless someone with very deep pockets goes after the state, think about moving or going dark!

just like when i was working, i'm leary of voicing my opinions while using my real name! i know gubment, and gubment has a very long memory and some very douchy employees! i'm a long time grower and i'm not telling the state shit until i see where all this goes! it's braver to speak up, but i haven't lasted this long by standing up and being heard! i've grown this long by burrowing into the ground and acting like i don't know nuffin bout noffin!

that being said, i will donate to anybody with a reasonable argument and who has 1/2 a chance of succeeding! there is a reason we all know the saying "you can't fight city hall"!
 

MurshDawg

Active Member
This means Bill will get his day in court essentially. Now we just have to hope it wins ;)

Copy of the lawsuit:

http://www.azcsforums.com/hosted/25milesuit.pdf
Any plans to make this a class action? IS AZCS' going to have a fundraiser so BIll can have a lawyer talk and he can just be his pretty self? :-P I am sure there are at least 16k folk who are depending on Bill and AZCS; so, any help y'all need, y'all will probably get. These are the consequences for standing up for all of us (we'll stand with you).
 

RottenBoy

Active Member
Any plans to make this a class action? IS AZCS' going to have a fundraiser so BIll can have a lawyer talk and he can just be his pretty self? :-P I am sure there are at least 16k folk who are depending on Bill and AZCS; so, any help y'all need, y'all will probably get. These are the consequences for standing up for all of us (we'll stand with you).
There are multiple auctions at the moment, raising funds for this lawsuit
view all of them here http://www.azcsforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?88-25-Mile-Rule
 
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